🔗 Share this article

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.